Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship

Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship at LMP Group

Northwood School, Pinner Road, Northwood, HA6 1QN

• Salary: £13,348.40 a year
• Working Week: Monday to Friday, 12:00pm to 8:00pm with a 30 minute break
• Duration: 12 months
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Qualification Standard: Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship
• Training: Online training supported by dedicated tutors

Security of Premises

• Supervision of the school premises, including locking and unlocking the premises.
• Ensuring community users sign the Lettings sheet.
• Carrying out security checks of the site perimeter and frequent patrols of the school’s grounds.
• Operation of fire and security systems and all weather pitch.
• Operation of boilers for heating and hot water.
• Responding to emergencies affecting the school premises.
• Ensuring no unauthorised access during the hire period.

Other Janitorial and Support Duties

• Maintain excellent cleaning standards in designated areas and those required in support of the Premises team.
• Carry out maintenance tasks such as minor repairs and painting.
• Move furniture within Health & Safety guidelines (e.g., setting out and clearing away chairs and tables, moving water urns).
• Clean floors and other communal areas as requested by the Premises Manager.
• Report any Health & Safety issues to the Premises Manager or Operations Director.
• Ensure safe working practices and correct use of plant and equipment at all times.
• Safely store all cleaning and COSHH materials.
• Contribute to risk assessment.
• Other duties arising from the use of the school site.

Premises General

• Carry out emergency cleaning duties which may arise.
• Maintain premises through descaling taps, flushing toilets, litter picking, setting up chairs/tables, 3G Astro Turf maintenance.
• Clear main entrances and paths of snow or ice by applying salt when necessary.
• Maintain a highly visible, friendly, and approachable presence during lettings.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise.

Customer Care

• Perform duties politely, efficiently, and cheerfully, building relationships with regular users.
• Treat students, parents, staff, visitors, and contractors with care, consideration, and courtesy in accordance with the school’s ethos and values.
• Promote a favourable image of Northwood School to all building users.
• Present high standards of personal appearance in accordance with the school’s ethos and values.

Environment

• Demonstrate good environmental practice such as energy efficiency, recycling, and waste reduction while exercising responsibilities.

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Non judgemental attitude
• Patience
• Physical fitness

• Potential full‑time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

• Amazing discounts: eligible for an NUS card, apprenticeship travel discounts, and special rates at places like Nando’s, ASOS, and Vue cinema.
• Regular pay rise after 12 months, prizes, and vouchers for Apprentice of the Month.
• Pre‑employment checks: upon a successful offer, the company performs digitalised right‑to‑work checks, DBS applications via an external provider (‘Matrix Screening’), and an internal online social media search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.